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Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:48:56 +0100
News digest: We visit the camp for migrants near the Czech border
A Polish firm will help fix Bratislava's highway 'fiasco'. President Čaputová is taking sick leave. Ukrainian refugees to get more financial aid to help with energy costs.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:26:00 +0100
D1/D4 highway intersection will be built, but five years late
Someone forgot to include the new highway's main junction. The costs and delays continue to mount.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:57:06 +0100
Last week was big week for 363
If there is a numerical answer to everything, white-collar criminals hope it is that.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:19:00 +0100
Fuel prices should drop further
Fears of recession pushing down price of oil.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:14:09 +0100
Christmas tram once again returns to Bratislava
A ride is free of charge.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:11:47 +0100
Government raises accommodation allowance for Ukrainian refugees
The aim is to ensure the continued protection of life and human dignity.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:20:55 +0100
On migrants, Slovakia is stuck between a rock (Czechia) and a hard place (Hungary)
Thousands of migrants are trapped in Slovakia as the Czechs prevent them from crossing into their territory, while Hungary refuses to take back those that crossed from there into Slovakia. The government is struggling to come up with a solution.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:30:45 +0100
That's what friends are for
Listen to four foreigners discuss the challenges and joys of friendship while living in Slovakia.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:17:35 +0100
News digest: Slovak National Gallery re-opens after seven-year refurbishment
What are the most popular names of newborns, the reopening of historical currant wine cellars, state aid for companies and households facing high energy bills

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:03:35 +0100
Refurbished national gallery to open to the public on December 11
The inaugural exhibition will guide visitors through the new premises.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:15:36 +0100
Weekend: Born in Zimbabwe, Tembo finds new home in Slovakia
Take a chairlift ride in Bratislava.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 20:29:08 +0100
Historical currant wine cellars in Devín re-opening after 26 years
They will serve for wine tasting, concerts and other cultural events

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:20:33 +0100
News digest: Oligarch charged, then discharged, now charged again
President Čaputová to visit Pope Francis. Another UNESCO entry for Slovakia. Learn more in today's digest.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:13:06 +0100
Hold your horses! Breeding Lipizzans another Slovakia UNESCO entry
The Lipizzan horse has ancestors that can be traced back to 1580.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:04:43 +0100
No other Slovak president faced adversity as much as Čaputová
Čaputová's support in parliament is lowest among Slovak presidents.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:30:04 +0100
Drones will be banned in some places around Slovakia
A fine of up to €500 to be imposed for an offense.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:27:45 +0100
A surge of sick children and even pneumonia in Slovakia. Two pandemic years to blame
We will be back to normal, but not just yet, paediatrician says.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:19:00 +0100
Haščák and other people from the Gorilla case charged with serious crime
Organised crime charges against the co-founder of Penta.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:28:28 +0100
Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between December 1 and December 11, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:32:48 +0100
News digest: Applicants can soon choose which Foreigners' Police office to attend
Chief prosecutors order charges against Fico dropped. Top baby names in Slovakia announced. MPs okay higher salaries for hospital doctors.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:57:44 +0100
Top baby names in Slovakia for 2022 announced
Jakub remains the most popular boy's name, while Sofia is now the top name for girls.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:51:14 +0100
Police announce changes to booking system for foreigners
Applicants who want to stay in Slovakia can now choose which office of the Foreigners' Police they want to attend.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:30:00 +0100
Like building nano Lego. Slovak scientist designs materials that can tackle pollution
A porous material can be designed to help combat inflammation or cancer.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:06:25 +0100
While salaries will increase for some, real salaries will decrease for others
Analysts urge people to keep track of their financial situation and budget.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:03:27 +0100
Why has the prosecutor scrapped the charges against Fico?
Contradictions in opinions on the case against Fico and Kaliňák.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:17:23 +0100
The public losing track of who rules the country. President criticises the government
President Zuzana Čaputová delivers her state of the republic address in parliament.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:56:07 +0100
News digest: President Čaputová’s critical address to parliament
New flights from Bratislava airport, charges against opposition leader Robert Fico scrapped.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:49:29 +0100
Prosecutor General’s Office scraps criminal charges against ex-PM Fico
The investigator has been ordered to look into the case from scratch.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:33:57 +0100
Image of ravishing beauty adorns churches in Košice and Spišské Podhradie
She lived on the threshold of the 4th century.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:23:55 +0100
Despite high prices, Slovaks flock to cottages for New Year's Eve
Even accommodations in lesser-known areas are easily reserved.



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